ZYPREXA: SCHIZOPHRENIA, BIPOLAR DRUG LINKED TO DIABETES AND OBESITY

Zyprexa (olzanapine) is an antipsychotic medication most commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Made by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, the drug was first released in 1996 and is currently associated with serious side effects including diabetes and obesity. Since 2007, millions of dollars have been awarded to victims of Zyprexa's adverse side effects. If you or a loved one has experienced side effects from taking Zyprexa, please contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free case consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

Zyprexa Side Effects and Risks:
Following are a list of side effects reported from taking Zyprexa:

• Diabetes
• Diabetic Coma
• Death
• Heart Attack, Heart Disease, or other cardiovascular conditions or events
• Hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar)
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Lipid Disorders
• Obesity or severe weight gain
• Pancreatitis

Zyprexa Purpose and Use
The active ingredient in Zyprexa is olzanapine, a drug known as "atypical anti-psychotics." Zyprexa is approved for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), but it is also used to treat anxiety and depression. Psychotic symptoms Zyprexa is used to treat include hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal and apathy.

Zyprexa is available in tablet, wafer and inject-able forms at varying strengths. Zyprexa is known to be highly sedating, and nighttime dosage is recommended.

It is estimated that Zyprexa has been taken by 20 million people.

Zyprexa History
Zyprexa was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) and released in 1996. Zyprexa was the one of the first atypical antipsychotic drugs on the market, approved for the long-term treatment of schizophrenia and acute bi-polar mania. Since its release Zyprexa has been Eli Lilly's largest money maker, bringing in well over $4 billion.

In 2002, a Duke University study contended that nearly 300 Zyprexa users had developed diabetes over and eight year period, and 23 of them had died. The F.D.A. ordered that Zyprexa should include a warning regarding its side effects in 2003.

In 2004, a report by the American Diabetes Association, the American Psychiatric Association, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity cited Zyprexa as posing a high risk for diabetes, weigh gain and lipid disorders. The first lawsuit was filed against Eli Lilly for Zyprexa this same year.

In 2006, various sources began to appear citing that the manufacturer of Zyprexa, Eli Lilly, had downplaying the drug's adverse side effects in the decade since its release. While the anti-psychotic properties of Zyprexa have not been called into question, many are now weighing the catastrophic side effects with the drug's primary treatment purpose.

2007 saw a $500 million settlement for 18,000 lawsuits filed against the makers of Zyprexa. Other settlements were reached prior to this one, and more are pending.

Zyprexa Now: Injury and Death
Eli Lilly is paying out more than $1.2 billion to nearly 28,500 victims of Zyprexa's side effects. Thousands of people are now suing Eli Lilly for adverse effects suffered from taking Zyprexa. Victims claim that Zyprexa has increased their risk for diabetes, heart attack, death and additional ailments.

If you or a family member has suffered adverse side effects from Zyprexa in California, contact an experienced and successful law team now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years combined experience seeking justice for injury victims. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Let us help you during this painful time.